Comparison

AR Periodic Table of Elements vs Periodic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AR Periodic Table of Elements

Explore the periodic table with augmented reality. This app enhances learning by bringing elements to life with narration and video content, supporting both Japanese and English versions. It's designed to make understanding chemical elements engaging and interactive.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality element exploration
  • Japanese and English language support
  • Narration and video content for elements
  • Interactive element cards
  • iPad support added
  • ARKit compatibility
Features
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AR App for AR Enhanced Periodic Table Presented by Tokyo Electron Introduction Tokyo Electron’s Periodic Table of Elements (Japanese and English) with augmented reality (AR) features was published in the Asahi Shimbun newspaper on July 22, 2017, as well as on the company’s own website (https://www.tel.com/periodic/). TEL’s AR app is a dedicated augmented reality application that makes learning fun. It reads each of the element cards data from AR cameras and supports the Japanese and English versions of the AR Enhanced Periodic Table. With narration included, the AR app enables a deeper level of understanding of the elements. This app is provided for use with the 2017 edition of TEL's Periodic Table of Elements (Japanese and English). The 2017 edition includes nihonium (Nh), an element that was only officially named in November 2016. The latest update added support for iPad. Using the app 1. Open the app and press the camera button of the Periodic Table of Elements that you want to see (Japanese or English) and then open the camera screen. 2. Hold the camera over an element card on the poster ad or visit the TEL website to load up a video. 3. Press the play button to watch Dr. Elements and others talk about the element selected. Supported devices OS: iOS 14.0 and up (recommended devices that support ARKit*iPhone8 and up,iPadpro,iPad 5th generation and up,iPad air third generation and up) *Depending on the specifications, it may not run correctly on some smartphone models. Notes: • Users may incur data fees when downloading or using this app. • The app may not operate correctly if the internet connection is weak. Ensure a strong signal before use. • Element cards may not be detected if part of the card is covered. • Element cards may not be detected if bent or otherwise distorted. Ensure cards are as flat as possible. • The recognition rate may decrease due to the shadow of the device. Compiled under the supervision of the National Museum of Nature and Science, JAPAN ©Tokyo Electron Limited / Advertising Division,The Asahi Shimbun Company

About

Periodic

Features
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The PeriodicTableElements is an elegant app that is interactive and fun. Easy to use, easy to understand, simple and effective. It shows the periodic table of elements in variety of ways 1) Classic grid with name that is color coded. You can configure it to look however you like. 2) Visually appealing electron distribution. 3) Visually appealing Lewis dot structure. 4) List that can be sorted based on different element properties like group, period, category etc. These awesome periodic tables can be shared by simple double click anywhere on the table. It is possible to copy the periodic table diagrams as high quality SVG xml. Drag your finger on the periodic table canvas to update elements automatically or tap on an element to see more details. Tap on an element and all the rest of the related elements are highlighted. Details of a selected element is shown in a beautifully drawn animated element. Tap on the animated element and you will see more details that can also be shared. Tapping on the list element will navigate you to a page that shows details of the element. It automatically saves your hard work locally on your device so you can come back and pick up from where you left off as your great effort will not be lost. This is a perfect app if you are a student learning chemistry. This is an app for all student groups. From high school to college to university students. Be creative. Enjoy the app!

Screenshots

AR Periodic Table of Elements4 screens
Periodic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AR Periodic Table of Elements at none against Periodic's shown. Periodic's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Periodic Table of Elements ships an update every 5 months, Periodic every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
AR Periodic Table of Elements versus Periodic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR Periodic Table of ElementsPeriodic
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size278 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer東京エレクトロン株式会社Om Prakash Chapagain

In-app purchases

None

AR Periodic Table of Elements

No in-app purchases

None

Periodic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AR Periodic Table of Elements free?
AR Periodic Table of Elements is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Periodic free?
Periodic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AR Periodic Table of Elements or Periodic have ads?
Periodic shows ads; AR Periodic Table of Elements does not.
Which is updated more often, AR Periodic Table of Elements or Periodic?
AR Periodic Table of Elements ships an update every 5 months, and Periodic every 5 weeks. Most recently, AR Periodic Table of Elements was updated on September 17, 2026 and Periodic on May 16, 2026.

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